Nauka 20KS No. 1L
Re-entered 1 Nov 1975Nauka 20KS No. 1L (NORAD 8412, COSPAR 1975-101D) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Nov 1975, launched on 17 Oct 1975 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSSKB as part of the Nauka 20KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSSKB on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to Nauka 20KS No. 1L?
Nauka 20KS No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 1 Nov 1975, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1975. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Nauka 20KS No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 20KS No. 1L re-entered on 1 Nov 1975, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 20KS No. 1L?
Nauka 20KS No. 1L was operated by TSSKB and built by TSSKB (SU).